Mesa Public Schools · 4 days ago
Specialist - Literacy & Writing (7–12) - 2026-2027
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expMesa Public Schools is a recognized educational institution that has been acknowledged for its excellence in the East Valley. The Disciplinary Literacy & Writing Specialist is responsible for providing districtwide leadership for literacy and writing across grades 7–12, ensuring students develop strong interdisciplinary reading, writing, and communication skills.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in designing, implementing, and monitoring evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards and district frameworks
Lead the design, alignment, and continuous improvement of literacy and writing instruction across secondary grade levels
Support HQIM selection, implementation, and evaluation for English Language Arts and literacy-rich instruction in other content areas
Guide the integration of reading and writing strategies across disciplines, emphasizing argumentation, research, and communication
Collaborate with Specialized Student Services and Language Development & Multilingual Programs specialists to ensure accessibility and appropriate scaffolds for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Support the design, implementation, and refinement of literacy and writing benchmarks and formative assessment practices
Analyze literacy data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for instructional improvement
Provide analysis and recommendations to improve literacy and writing outcomes across content areas
Collaborate with instructional coaches and regional leads to use assessment data to drive decision-making, interventions, and enrichment
Design and facilitate professional learning for regional leads, instructional coaches, and teachers focused on disciplinary literacy, writing instruction, and text-based analysis
Model effective instructional practices and collaborate with site-based coaches to strengthen teacher capacity
Develop and maintain district resources and exemplar materials supporting consistent literacy and writing practices
Serve as district liaison to Arizona Department of Education and professional networks related to secondary literacy and writing
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and policy impacting literacy education
Support vertical articulation between elementary and secondary literacy programs
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with state standards and alignment with district goals
Perform other duties as assigned to support Mesa Public Schools’ academic goals and Portrait of a Graduate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
Current Arizona teaching certificate with endorsement or certification in Secondary English Language Arts or Reading and SEI endorsement
Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience
Preferred
Master's degree in English, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field
Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach certification or experience
Completion of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)
Experience leading HQIM adoptions or curriculum evaluations
Experience supporting special education and multilingual learners through differentiated literacy instruction
Experience supporting cross-disciplinary literacy initiatives
Experience designing and leading professional learning
Benefits
Sick leave
Holidays
Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
Health, and life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience
$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees
Company
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa Public Schools is the largest school district in Arizona, serving students in preschool through 12th grade.
5001-10000 employees
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